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Relay And Fuse Block Removal/Installation: Removal

  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable. (See NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION .)
  2. Remove the following parts:
    1. Battery and battery tray (See BATTERY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [SKYACTIV-G 2.0] .)
    2. Front bumper (See FRONT BUMPER REMOVAL .)
    3. Front bumper slider (LH) (See FRONT BUMPER SLIDER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    4. Front combination light (LH) (See FRONT COMBINATION LIGHT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    CAUTION:
    • When removing the relay and fuse block upper cover, it may contact the body and become scratched and damaged. Carefully remove the relay and fuse block upper cover.
  3. While pressing the relay and fuse block upper cover hook in the direction of the arrow (1) shown in the figure, lift up the relay and fuse block upper cover in the direction of the arrow (2) to detach the relay and fuse block upper cover hook from the relay and fuse block middle cover tab.
    Fig 1: Pressing Relay And Fuse Block Upper Cover Hook
    G10955029Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  4. Remove the relay and fuse block upper cover.
    CAUTION:
    • If the relay and fuse block is removed with the relays and fuses installed, the area around the relay and fuse block may contact the relays or fuses and damage the them. Before removing the relay and fuse block, remove all the relays and fuses.
  5. Remove all the relays and fuses.
  6. Remove the nuts.
    Fig 2: Removing Relays And Fuses
    G10955030Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  7. Disconnect the connector.
  8. Remove the wiring harness from the relay and fuse block hook.
  9. Disconnect the PCM connector.
    Fig 3: Disconnecting PCM Connector
    G10955031Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  10. While pressing the tabs of wiring harness clips A in the direction of arrows (1) shown in the figure, pull wiring harness clips A in the direction of arrow (2) to remove them.
    Fig 4: Pressing Wiring Harness Clips Tabs
    G10955032Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  11. While pressing the tabs of wiring harness clips B in the direction of arrows (1) shown in the figure, press out wiring harness clips B in the direction of arrow (2) and remove them.
  12. Cut the bands.
  13. Pull out the relay and fuse block from the stud bolts.
    Fig 5: Pulling Out Relay And Fuse Block From Stud Bolts
    G10955033Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  14. While pressing the tab of the relay and fuse block middle cover in the direction of arrow (1) shown in the figure using a tape-wrapped flathead screwdriver, pull the relay and fuse block middle cover and relay and fuse block lower cover in the direction of arrow (2) to detach the tab of the relay and fuse block middle cover from the relay and fuse block lower cover.
    Fig 6: Pressing Relay And Fuse Block Middle Cover Tab
    G10955034Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  15. Detach all tabs of the relay and fuse block middle cover from the relay and fuse block lower cover and remove the relay and fuse block lower cover.
  16. While pressing the tab of the relay and fuse block in the direction of arrow (1) shown in the figure, pull the connector in the direction of arrow (2) to detach the tab of the relay and fuse block from the connector.
    Fig 7: Detaching Relay And Fuse Block Tab From Connector
    G10955035Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  17. Detach all tabs of the relay and fuse block from the connectors and pull the connectors from the relay and fuse block.
  18. Remove the nut.
    Fig 8: Removing Relay And Fuse Block Nut
    G10955036Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  19. Remove the wiring harness.
  20. Set the removed relay and fuse block aside so that it does not scratch the vehicle and parts.